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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1944

Page

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Comimitt Birg Wisining: goals for trade and aid

The text outlines a peace loving stance and democratic principles, promoting equitable world trade, support for European rehabilitation, and cooperation with the United Nations World Peace Program. It notes price controls, production parity needs, and urges coordinated Agricultural Department actions, school funding reform, rural health, and extended home nursing and first aid training.

United Staten Maine United ‘ Nations

Wool Bale Accident Injures Estherville Man

Henry DeMastri of Estherville was injured Friday afternoon when 7100 pounds of wool bales fell on him while storing them in a freight car at the government wool storage plant on Firat Avenue North. He suffered bruises and a head cut and remains a patient at Holy Family hospital receiving treatment.

Henry DeMastri Estherville DeMastri Holy Family Hospital Firat Avenue

Families Move In Local Shifts On Second Avenue Addresses

C A Huffman and family relocated from West 220 Second Avenue North to 20 North Second Avenue. Leo Mitchell moved from 28 Second Avenue to 303 North Second Avenue. A R Carlson relocated to 23 and Avenue 8. Edwin Casaem moved to API 6th Avenue NH. L Lucas moved from 721 on Highway No. 17. Harry Hyatt moved to that address. Brell Gleason moved from 303 Central to 207 the Avenue North.

C. A. Huffman Leo Mitchell 2Nd Ave A. R. Carlson Ave Edwin Casaem API 6Th Ave L. Lucas Highway No Harry ‘Hyatt Brell Gleason 303 Central

Weathered Weekly Sheet Prompts Reader Feedback

The reader requests ideas for the weekly weather page. Editor invites suggestions to improve forecasts and practical tips for readers.

Lincoln School Wins Prize in Relief Campaign

The Lincoln School in Estherville won first prize for the War Relief campaign held September 24 to 30. Principal Vera Brown led the school, averaging 858 points per pupil. Prizes ranged from $5 to $296.50, with district and home-room awards, for clothing and shoe contributions. Prizes will be distributed this week. shipments await an ODT permit.

Lincoln School Estherville W. Jerry Gerbracht Migs Vera ‘Brown Hing Alstha Whitcomin Derald Thomas Betty Larson Maple Hill Wallingford James Christensen Iowa Midwest Gerbracht Emmet

Divorce Petition Filed for Mrs Twedt in Armstrong

Mrs Twedt files for divorce from Mra Twedt alleging cruel and inhuman treatment endangering her health and life. They married September 4, 1918 in Des Moines and have two minor children, Maxine 15 and Lawrence 8, in her custody. A son, Curtis Emory Twedt, who served in the U S Army, was killed in Normandy. She seeks separate maintenance and support for herself and the children.

District Court Mra K. Tweett Armatrong Des Moines Maxine Lawrence Mra. Twedt Lfe Curtis Emory Twedt United States Army Normandy Tweet

Punctuality Tops Records in Junior High Attendance

The past 18 years saw the best punctuality in six weeks at the junior high. Only four tardies appeared, two boys and two girls, all in eighth grade. Seventh grade was perfect, while eighth grade attendance reached 98.2 percent and seventh grade 68 percent so far this semester. The principal commended the students for fine attendance and punctuality.

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Farmers Express Their Opinions Of AAA Program

In June a questionnaire of about 25 000 community committeemen across 10 northern central states showed high satisfaction with price support programs and AAA methods. Majorities supported direct payments for acreage control, parity payments if prices fall below parity, and continued inclusion of price supports commodity loans crop insurance marketing quotas and sell building payments after the war.

North Central Region

War era notices and promotions from Estherville area

Estherville and Dolliver area service members are featured with promotions, transfers, new addresses, recent wounds, and returns. Corprals, privates, and lieutenants share postings from California to New York, England to the Pacific, including WAVES and naval reserve entries and a Purple Heart award for a Dolliver boy.

Hay Ride With Lakes Chapter FFA Near Town

The Lakes Chapter of the Future Farmers of America met at the schoolhouse Tuesday. Members and their girlfriends joined a hay ride to a farm north of town, where they had watermelons and later a bonfire by the Des Moines River with a wiener roast. Attendees included Don and Dean Poyter, George Shaffer, Ronald Thomas, Dick and Donald Egeland, Donald Lair, Melvin Boot, Bernard Baird, Wayne Richard, Ralph Torenson, Arnold Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thoreson, Chauncey Oleson, Evelyn Stockhburger, Phyllis Olson, Shirley Beek, Frances Andersen, Rita Mae Nepp, and Shirley Beek.

the Lakes Future Farmers of America Des Moines Don Dean Poyter Gegrse Shaffer Ronald Thomasz Donald Egeland Donald Lair Melvin Boot Bernard Baird Wayne Richard

Local ration board desks labeled by clerk duties

Visitors to the ration board see clerks named at each desk with signs showing their rationing type. Margaret Mary Sullivan oversees goazoline and Mra Or ria Sunde handles fuel oil kerosene and stoves, Ellen Conway foods boots and shoes, and Mra Calvin Lenox is the price clerk for ceiling prices and transfers.

Margaret Mary Sullivan Goazoline Mra Orria Sunde Ellen Conway Calvin Lenox Price Ceiling Price Tranafera

Forget-me-not Sale By Children For Veterans

A Saturday sale on the street features forget-me-nots sold by children. Each seller of a bunch earns a free Grand theater ticket. Proceeds aid disabled veterans of World War I and II. Mrs. W. G. Gordon chairs, Mrs. Will Dick is co chair. Headquarters at the library basement.

Service Star Legion Forget

Leonard Moore Memorial Will Be Held Sunday

Memorial service for Leonard Eugene Moore 82 of Estherville set for Sunday at 2 30 pm in the Presbyterian church. He was a radioman on USS Vincennes and listed missing in action August 9 1942, later declared to have given his life in the line of duty. Survived by parents a brother a sister and grandmother, with patriotic groups invited.

Leonard Fkugene Moore W. E. Moore Estherville Moore Vincennes Terris Naval Service Superior Superior High School Navy Pearl Harbor Great Lakes Naval Station South Pacific United States Willard E. Moore 8S. M. Sevatgon Gertrude Enderson Willis ‘K. Williams Congregational Church of Spencer

Fire fighters emphasize readiness and history of service

Fire Chief J P Keater told Estherville residents the fire department must be ready for any emergency. He recalled 26 years of service, noting the evolution from a hand cranked old truck to three modern pumpers, gas masks, a respirator, and a foamite extinguisher for gasoline fires.

J. P. Keater Kiwanians Estherville Fire Department Eastherville Fire Department Koster Estherville

Lorraine Schneck Sings New Song Then You'll Be Home Again

Lorraine Schneck recently completed a new song Then You'll be Home Again. A Hollywood publisher has purchased the piece and will submit it back to Miss Schneck for final corrections before radio and professional release. Berg, known on screen and radio, is daughter of Ed Pol and his wife of Spirit Lake and belongs to Song Writers Axe Grinders Hollywood Loyal Mummers of America.

Lorraine Schneck Spirit Lake Hollywood Miss Schneck Lorraine Berg Ed Poland Song Writers Axe Grinders Club Loyal Mummers of America

Bergie Monson Urges Voters To Turnout At Polls

Bergie M Monson president of the Emmet County Farm Bureau urges heavy turnout for the November 7 election citing only 62 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in 1940. He calls voting a duty to rural citizens and Americans amid a Farm Bureau Federation campaign urging rural America to vote in the national election.

Bergie M. Monson Emmet Burreau Mr. Mongan American Farm Bureau’ Federation Allan B. Kline Town Farm ‘Bureau ‘Federation Farm Bureau Federation Atriotsly Partisian America

Former Resident Nels Osher Dies at 75

Nels Osher 75, of Wisconsin and formerly of Emmet County, died October 4 after a short illness. Born October 11, 1868 in St Croix County Wisconsin, he lived in Wisconsin 24 years and leaves five brothers Ole of Wallingford Ed Oliver Gilbert of Graettinger William of St Ann and three sisters Anna Jacobson Mrs Henry Daws and Mrs Alfred Nelson all of Graettinger. He had recently undergone amputation and spent time with relatives in Iowa before returning to Wisconsin.

Nels Osher Wisconsin Emmet County Wana Emmet County Wallingford Iown Minnesota McNaughton Wis Iowa Ole Oliver Gilbert Graettinger William St. Ann Anna Jacobson Henry Daws Alfred. Nelson Lytle Clyde Len Martin

Enrollment up at high school after six weeks

Attendance figures show 387 students enrolled in the high school, nine more than last year’s six-week mark. The overall attendance rate was 97.5 percent, just under last year’s record. Freshmen posted the best attendance while tardiness fell to 84 reports, with two boys accounting for three tardies each.

New Vindicator and Republican Subscription Policy

Announcement that subscribers will continue under new management with plans for a larger, more newsy paper and increased advertising. Prior paid-in-advance terms apply. renewals welcome at office shared with Estherville Daily News. Subscriptions terminate if not renewed at expiration.

Vindicator Republican Mail Estherville Daily News

Gruver Soldier Killed in Action in Germany

Pfc. Willis E. Pickell of Gruver was killed in action on September 20 in Germany, confirmed by a War Department telegram to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pickell. He had served since July 17, 1942, with no furlough, and saw duty in Tunisia, Belgium, and North Africa before his death. He left the United States December 11, 1942, for North Africa and was later reported missing in February 1943 before being listed back on active duty in March 1943. He is survived by his parents and three brothers, James, Clayton, and Henry Walton, and several sisters.

Willis RB. Pickell Eugene Pickell Gruever Germany War Department Pickell Pre Willa B. Pickell Tla Belgium Hig Bank Quartermaster Corps Fort Francia Wartress Wyo Fort George G. Meade United States North Africa North ‘Africa Pickellie Bia Garenis James A Clayton Freeport Dor Estheryisi Hand Mala Henry Walton Kathérine Novhian Tkarar

Sioux Falls hotel sale clears Rainbow Inn complex

The sale of the hotel complex in Sioux Falls includes about 100 rooms the Rainbow room dining room tearoom Sun root recreation room servants quarters and ten cottages along with The Inn Cottage home. The price is reported at $62 500 with Mes Mary Jaquith and Mrs Bardit Callen der among owners moving to non permanent residence while keeping summers and winter visits to family homes.

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Leaves Position Bonnie Bammer Resigns as High School Secretary

Bonnie Bammer, re appointed as secretary to the principal and dean at the high school, completed duties Wednesday. Batty Jean Beaver succeeds her. Bammer has served two years in the high school and two prior years in the office while attending junior college. Faculty honor her with a sterling silver bracelet. She plans to leave the last week of October for Newport News, Virginia, to reside with Chaplain Claude Faysnaugh and seek local employment.

Bonnie Bammer Batty Jean Beaver Miss Bammer Misa Bammer Ming Ebammer Newport News Claude Faysnaugh Bammer

High school stamp sales total near $500 since Oct 1

Collected figures show $409.75 in this entry with $108.75 this week from campaign sales in a Tampa area home room drive. Al Waite led at $119.30, Ruth Smith at $100, and Margaret Clark at $51.05, bringing overall stamps sold to about $500 since October 1.

Aboo Tampa al Waite Ruth Smith Margaret’ Clark

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